Melbourne School of Land and Environment





(Formerly The Faculty of Land and Food Resources)

Student Support Services

The following support services are provided centrally by the University of Melbourne. You should also check campus-based information for local resources and information.

Study difficulties and exam stress

The Language and Learning Skills Unit assists all undergraduate and postgraduate students develop independent learning strategies to:

The LLSU also offers support services for students who need help with English Language skills. This service offers you the opportunity to:

Coping with disabilities

The Disability Liaison Unit: seeks to provide assistance to people with a disability to enable them to participate fully in the University environment. Staff in the DLU work with students to identify appropriate accommodations and support requirements to facilitate each students' access to, and participation in their studies. A range of services is offered to prospective and enrolled students who wish to discuss their requirements within the confidential framework of the Unit:

Financial difficulties

Whenever genuine financial hardship exists, the University endeavours to assist its students. Student Financial Aid provides advice and information on student loans and bursaries, government student assistance, budgeting, and on a range of other matters related to student finances. Staff can help out with any Youth Allowance / Austudy Payment/ Abstudy problems, and can contact senior Centrelink staff on a student's behalf if necessary. Basic Tax help, and information on the cost of living, is also available. The Financial Aid service is open to all University of Melbourne students (enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate award courses) for general advice and information. Student Financial Aid staff are sensitive to the frustration and embarrassment caused by financial difficulties. All interviews are strictly confidential. So if a student is having trouble coping with a lack of money, they can make an appointment for an interview with an adviser.

Health problems

The University Health Service is a general practitioner service, but staff have particular skills and interests in contraception; sexual health; injuries from work, sport, or study; allergies and skin disorders; travel health; and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders. There are male and female doctors available, and you may also see a nurse. The University Health Service also refers to outside specialists when necessary. Consultations are strictly confidential. With your permission, medical staff can write certificates and letters for students applying for special consideration or special examinations, provided that they have seen the person during the illness or are aware of the circumstances of the problem. If requested, medical staff can assist in negotiations with academic departments.

Counselling

At the Counselling Service a group of dedicated, diverse and experienced male and female psychologists, social workers and office staff provides a welcoming environment. You can put faces to names on their staff page. The Counselling Service provides services to staff and students of the University of Melbourne, and is also available to provide specialised services to the wider community.

Housing assistance

The Student Housing Services team aims to enhance the Melbourne Experience by assisting students to source and maintain affordable, safe and appropriate accommodation. They also run the Student Housing Access Program (SHAP) whose emphasis is to provide students with 'transitional housing'. To be eligible for this program, students must meet one or more of the target criteria which are listed on their application forms - including newly arrived rural/interstate students and those with severe financial hardship.

Employment

Career Advice

Careers and Employment is a student careers service for the University of Melbourne. As such their services are open to currently enrolled students, recent graduates (up to one year out), and, in a limited capacity, alumni of the University. Their services for students include:

They also provide services to employers seeking to recruit University of Melbourne students and graduates, and support to Faculties and Departments of the University of Melbourne.

General Advice

Student Union Advisory Service is able to assist your stay at Melbourne University. No problem is ever too big or too small-they are here to help.

Staff at the Student Union Advisory Service understand the university's internal processes well, and know how to assist you to get the information you need and the best way to resolve academic and personal issues. All consultations are confidential and free.

They are located on the Third Floor of Union House, and are open 9am-5pm daily. Phone 8344 6546, or email suashelp@union.unimelb.edu.au

 

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